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Sahih al-Bukhari #3410

Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ مَا خُيِّرَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَيْنَ أَمْرَيْنِ إِلاَّ أَخَذَ أَيْسَرَهُمَا، مَا لَمْ يَكُنْ إِثْمًا، فَإِنْ كَانَ إِثْمًا كَانَ أَبْعَدَ النَّاسِ مِنْهُ، وَمَا انْتَقَمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لِنَفْسِهِ، إِلاَّ أَنْ تُنْتَهَكَ حُرْمَةُ اللَّهِ فَيَنْتَقِمَ لِلَّهِ بِهَا‏.‏
Whenever Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was given the choice of one of two matters, he would choose the easier of the two, as long as it was not sinful to do so, but if it was sinful to do so, he would not approach it. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) never took revenge (over anybody) for his own sake but (he did) only when Allah's Legal Bindings were outraged in which case he would take revenge for Allah's Sake.
Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

In this hadith, Aisha describes the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) approach to decision-making, emphasizing his preference for ease and avoidance of sin. This reflects his compassionate nature and understanding of human limitations. The Prophet (ﷺ) only sought retribution when divine rights were violated, showcasing his commitment to justice and mercy.

Modern Application

This teaching is particularly relevant today as it encourages individuals to adopt a compassionate approach in their interactions and decision-making. It reminds us to prioritize kindness and understanding, especially in challenging situations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) ethical principles in decision-making and his emphasis on compassion.

Ethical ConductProphetic Conduct

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This hadith is #3410 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Aisha:.

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